More than 70 homes have been destroyed by the relentless flow of lava, and molten rock has forced the closure of Highway 132, a major artery for people who live in the area. The highway also leads to ...

In Hawaiian mythology, a fearsome and unpredictable goddess created the islands. If she’s near and stirring up trouble, you’ll find long, tangled strands of golden, hair-like material piled up along ...

Residents and visitors alike have been watching episodic lava fountains in Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kilauea since late December 2024. While beautiful and safe to view, this activity has left ...

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Emergency officials in Hawaii are warning residents near Mauna Loa of Pele’s Hair — but what is it and why is it dangerous? Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting at about 11:30 ...

Pele has unveiled an unusual line of diamonds using strands of the football legend's own hair, local media reported. The man many regard as the sport's best player of all time presented the ultimate ...

On Nov. 27, Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano reawakened, spewing lava from its summit for the first time in 38 years. Fifteen minutes later, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sent out a notice, reassuring ...

As Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano awakens from a decades-long slumber, officials are not only warning those in the area about ash fall and airborne gases but also the potential for volcanic glass fibers ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - As the 13th episode of Kilauea’s began early Tuesday morning, Kau residents found strands of Pele’s hair scattered across the ground. Turns out, the wind carried the glassy ...

Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense advises Big Island residents and visitors to take precautions in areas impacted by falling ash and tephra from Kīlauea volcano.